Physician (MD / DO)

Centers Health Care; Thomaston (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

SNF-focused group

Growth opportunities

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Centers Health Care seeks an Attending Physician (MD/DO) for a skilled nursing facility in Thomaston, CT. The role offers ownership of patient care with APP collaboration, regulatory focus, and growth opportunities within a physician-led SNF group.

RVU-eligible position with a competitive salary range and malpractice coverage; the team emphasizes quality of care, thorough documentation, and close hospital network integration for continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Active NYS medical license (MD/DO).
• Current DEA registration in good standing.
• Up to date CME requirements.
• SNF/long-term care or managed care experience preferred.
• Ability to work with a culturally and linguistically diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Perform admissions, monthly, acute & routine visits for SNF residents.
• Collaborate with APPs on the units.
• Manage medications including narcotics and psychiatric meds to reduce polypharmacy.
• Lead care and discharge planning, plus staff education.
• Support facility through regulatory and survey site visits.
• Coordinate with local hospitals to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Polypharmacy management

Care planning

Clinical leadership

Education

MD/DO degree

Tools

DEA registration

Active NYS medical license

CME requirements

Job description

Attending Physician – Skilled Nursing Facility (Thomaston, CT)

$180,000–$300,000+ per year. Thomaston, CT· Full-time

• Physician-owned group
• RVU eligible

Medical Director Services PC (MDS PC) is hiring an Attending Physician (MD/DO) to care for residents at a skilled nursing facility in Thomaston, CT. Founded in 2016, MDS PC is a physician-led group built specifically for the SNF setting — we focus on treating patients in place, reducing avoidable hospitalizations, and keeping providers closely connected to the surrounding hospital network for continuity of care.

What we offer

• Competitive salary & benefits, commensurate with experience
• Malpractice coverage
• A group that specializes exclusively in SNF medicine, with support navigating survey prep and regulatory requirements
• A culture that prioritizes quality of care and thorough documentation over volume
• Tremendous opportunity for growth in a rapidly expanding healthcare organization

How our teams work: Our APPs generally handle day-to-day routine and acute care on the units, which allows our physicians to expand their census, increase your RVU-generating opportunities, and take on additional responsibilities over time — including the potential for Medical Directorships.

What you'll do

• Perform admissions, monthly, acute & routine visits for SNF residents, on a regulatory and as-needed basis.
• Collaborate with APPs on your units
• Manage medication decisions — including narcotics and psychiatric medications — with an emphasis on reducing unnecessary polypharmacy
• Lead care planning, discharge planning, and ongoing staff education
• Support the facility through regulatory and survey site visits
• Coordinate with local hospitals to ensure continuity of care for residents

What you'll need

• Active NYS medical license (MD or DO)
• Current DEA registration in good standing
• Up to date on CME requirements
• Experience in SNF, long-term care, or managed care settings preferred
• Comfort working with a culturally and linguistically diverse resident population

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